Question

What do
you
understand by homologous
series? Give any two characteristic features of
any homologous series with an example.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

A homologous series is a family of hydrocarbons with similar chemical properties who share the same general formula.

Characteristics are :

• The members of the homologous series have same functional group.
• Members have the same general formula.
• Members have the almost same chemical properties due to same functional group.
• Members have common general method of preparation.

example- The homologous series of straight-chained alkanes begins methane (CH4).